Manage your network on a higher level with PRTG

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PRTG is used in a variety of situations. Often it is used as the overall network monitoring. But one also needs a concrete network analysis tool as well as help with detailed network diagnostics. How do we evaluate these fields in general - and what does PRTG do for them? An overview:

Network monitoring

If you are in search of a network monitoring tool, then you probably want one that features a comprehensive overview. You'll want to monitor the whole of your IT infrastructure. It starts with switches, routers, and the firewall, and includes workstations, servers, and any number of preconfigured devices, such as VMware. As an administrator, you need a centralized tool (see above) to monitor your entire IT infrastructure or network elements. And you need to be alerted of emergencies immediately so you can get on with your work with peace of mind.

PRTG is the tool for you

PRTG is a tool that features centralized monitoring. The dashboard is the central interface upon which everything is summarized, providing the administrator with an overview at all times.

Threshold values may be customized according to your needs. PRTG thus notifies you before problems arise. An example: If the administrator is informed well in advance that a hard drive is running at full capacity, then he can react before his colleagues have a chance to complain. The emergency situation does not even occur. In short: The administrator saves both time and energy.

Network analysis

If you are in search of a network analysis tool, then you probably already have a specific problem you wish to analyze. An example: As an administrator, you wish to perform an analysis of the network to determine the extent at which lines are utilized on certain business days. Or the network load continues to increase due to additional staff, and you would like to figure out ahead of time when you will need to expand the network's capacities.

PRTG is the tool for you

With over 200 sensors and ready-made device templates, PRTG offers an extensive range of possibilities for analyzing your own network e.g. bandwidth monitoring. For administrators, it is a strategic planning tool - and therefore one that strengthens their role in companies and organizations. Administrators can proactively tackle important IT issues and provide documentation supported by facts and figures.

Network diagnostics

For network diagnostics, professionals are in high demand. Here it is often a matter of incident management. In other words: the house is on fire. Administrators analyze certain elements in detail. Network diagnostics is frequently driven by important problems whose causes are unknown. An example: The online store is too slow - but why?

PRTG is the tool for you

Thanks to its comprehensive monitoring, PRTG facilitates complex searches. Administrators can already safely say in advance which segments are not the problem. You'll be able to localize possible causes more quickly - instead of looking for the needle in the haystack. IT managers save a lot of time and can fix the problem faster. PRTG also provides important fundamental structural information.

PRTG saves effort

PRTG is fast and easy. More than 200 sensors and ready-made device templates make it easy to get started with network monitoring - or switch from another tool.

PRTG saves money

PRTG is worth it. 80% of our customers report substantial savings in the area of network management. And license costs pay for themselves in an average of a few weeks.

“Hey Dirk, what do you think about network monitoring?”

“Without network monitoring, it can easily take several hours to locate a network error, such as identifying a router which isn't working properly. Costs can quickly pile up due to unused man days. With a monitoring service, the amount of downtime can be minimized and in many cases even proactively eliminated. With our PRTG monitoring tool, we hope to simplify the job of administrators so they can go about their work efficiently and with less stress.”

Dirk Paessler, founder of PAESSLER AG

If you are in one of these situations, try PRTG

There are three classic cases in which administrators happen across our PRTG monitoring tool:

Case 1:You are looking for a new tool

Many administrators are yet to own a network monitoring tool. What often happens is that networks gradually begin to expand but administrators have other things to worry about which are more pressing. The important yet rarely urgent issue of network monitoring is therefore pushed into the background. Until suddenly a problem arises - such as a massive system failure - sparking a time-consuming search for the bug. Usually, a mad dash to find freeware or free tools begins.

The advantages of PRTG: Getting started is easy and risk-free

PRTG provides for flexibility when getting started. The trial version is for free. 100 sensors stay free forever. Administrators can therefore get to know our network monitoring tool without having to pay or worrying about a contract coming to an end. If you wish to work with more sensors, it's a cinch to supplement PRTG. PRTG is installed in just two minutes and customized in a few short hours.

Case 2:You are looking for a different tool

As administrators, you already have a network monitoring tool. But many tools on the market are complex and difficult to maintain. In no time at all, the tool is no longer up-to-date, because new network elements are no longer incorporated into it. Sometimes changes in personnel occur - and there is consequently nobody on staff who knows how to get the tool working quickly.

The advantages of PRTG: A faster and easier transition

The delightful intuitive network monitoring tool PRTG features a number of preconfigurations, including nearly 200 sensors and ready-made device templates. In addition, an Auto Discovery feature automatically searches the network and installs sensors. A migration is therefore possible in a matter of a few hours. The transition is easy and can take place a lot faster than getting the hang of the previous, cumbersome tool. Alert features are included, and licenses are modifiable as the situation requires.

Case 3:You are looking for a centralized tool

As administrators, you already have tools for your network monitoring, analysis, and diagnostics. Your problem: you use a mishmash of several distinct tools. As administrators, you have to learn the ropes of many different tools, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses. And you need to keep an eye on - and maintain - all of the tools at the same time. This costs time and energy.

The advantages of PRTG: Finally one clear overview

PRTG is a centralized tool for the entire network for which an administrator is responsible. All it takes is a quick look at its dashboard or app. Administrators who use PRTG say they finally have some peace of mind. Gone are the days of always having a guilty conscience or feeling uneasy because information is missing.

PRTG Measures Network Speed

iWhat is a sensor?

In PRTG, “Sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

For administrators, network speed is a key issue which garners a great deal of their attention. It is no surprise that the phone begins to ring as soon as the connection goes down. Colleagues, customers, and partners cannot work with slow service.

With network analysis, ports from several routers are analyzed and the entire route is considered. Sensor tip: "similar sensors," which analyze similarities.

Network diagnostics, on the other hand, is all about the detail. An example of network diagnostics involves the analysis of specific data packets to determine if network speed is paralyzed by certain large packets. Sensor tip: The "packet sniffer sensor," for gathering data streams.

Here's what Network Monitoring looks like in PRTG

The PRTG Sunburst View

Bandwidth Monitoring with PRTG

Your network and devices at a glance

NetFlow Overview Sensor

See all properties for any device in your network - in realtime

Create individual graphical maps

Award winning solution

We work hard on making our software as powerful and easy-to-use as possible for our customers each and every day. Of course it makes us proud when we get awards for that.

PRTG: The swiss army knife for sys admins

Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs relying on a strong API:

New REST API Sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides XML or JSON

Notification System Be Alerted Quickly

Flexible

PRTG features a variety of alert types: E-mail, SMS, Pager, Apps, running an external application, etc. You can specify when and how each person is to be informed about network issues. To do so, you can add contacts and edit, delete, or pause your notifications at any time.

Integrated

The notification system is built into the monitoring software and is available at no extra charge. Because of its integrated quality, configuring the alert feature is done in just a few clicks.

Proactive

PRTG won't wait to let you know if "VMware is on fire." You define your own thresholds. If these are crossed, you'll receive a corresponding notification. This means you can intervene promptly before clients or coworkers are aware of any problems.

Another 5 good reasons using PRTG for Network monitoring

You are surely faced with the task of comparing the various tools on the market. A tool's features and price play important roles in this process. Many administrators start by looking for network monitoring tool freeware.

Here are five reasons why PRTG is also a good choice when it comes to price:

Reason 1: Free Trial

PRTG offers a free trial version. In this way, administrators can get acquainted with PRTG without having to spend any money.

Reason 2: Flexible licenses

Licenses are extremely easy to modify in the event your overall network or infrastructure grows. Your monitoring tool also effectively adapts to the growth of your company. It is a long-term solution. More on our licenses and prices.

Reason 3: Best reviews

PRTG has performed extremely well in countless tests. We are almost always amongst the frontrunners. German to the core, we only offer the very best in engineering quality. And we work hard every day to improve our product. Read here how PRTG has performed in tests.

Reason 4: Cost savings

Globally, IT system failures cost companies several billions of dollars. Even in medium-sized European companies, IT system failures incur costs amounting to several hundreds of thousands of euros. Save money with PRTG! Our customers report they have improved their network management and reliability significantly thanks to PRTG. Read more in our ROI white paper.

Reason 5: 200,000 administrators

Whether in the USA, Europe, or Asia: PRTG is growing year after year and is since used worldwide by more than 200,000 administrators. Read our case studies to find out which companies and organizations rely on our services.

Also interesting:

Flow Monitoring: Get a holistic view of your network, keep an eye on your network traffic and what your bandwidth is being used for. PRTG supports all important Flow protocols like NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, and IPFIX.

LAN Monitoring: Whether LAN, WAN, or distributed networks: With PRTG, you get a constant overview of your entire network. The LAN Monitoring page provides information on the five pillars upon which this monitoring rests.

PAESSLER AG – German quality engineering

Made in Germany: The PRTG Network Monitoring Tool is the fruit of an engaged team. The company was founded by Dirk Paessler. The PAESSLER AG headquarters are located in the city of Nuremberg, in the heart of Germany. We combine typical German virtues such as high quality standards, industriousness, and commitment with international, cosmopolitan flair. Read more about our firm here. By the way: We are regularly looking for new recruits.

Case Studies: Airports, utility companies, banks, colleges, hospitals: PRTG is present in every industry. For each of our customers, business and organizational processes depend on the proper functioning of the network infrastructure. The PRTG customer satisfaction is close to 100%. Read in our case studies how our customers use PRTG.

Product tests: It goes without saying that we are convinced by the quality of PRTG. But what about the others? PRTG has always performed extremely well in tests. PRTG user “LanLine” sums it up best: “PRTG was already good several years ago, and has gotten better from version to version ever since.” Such has been our steadfast and sincere goal. Read more about monitoring software product tests and comparisons here.

Support: Our support team works hard every day to help customers solve their monitoring problems. Our goal is to resolve all inquiries within 24 hours (on business days). We've drafted a comprehensive manual and built up an extensive knowledge base featuring videos, webinars, and FAQs. All support, of course, is also included!

Getting started is easy: The trial version is free, which means you can try our monitoring tool risk-free. To switch to another version of PRTG, simply search for an appropriate license. You can upgrade any time you like.